that's what happened on the east side of baltimore as scores vowed to get down to work. tim rutherford has the story. >> reporter: the oliver community has not been spared the troubles of urban blight but today on september 11th there is renewed vigor and optimism because when good people attack a problem, good things happen. >> it's taken a lot of hard work and hundreds of volunteers and this is the cap stone. >> reporter: only 150 volunteers from local companies, all here to tackle the tough job of july starting a community in renewal. >> they're all doing exactly, living the spirit that followed that tragic day, which is building communities, supporting communities and working together. >> reporter: the group, operation oliver, has been working daily in this neighborhood for over a year. it's a coalition of military veterans who want to continue to serve. >> service doesn't end when you take the uniform off. in fact, this becomes more important. >> reporter: the volunteers are hopeful they're making a difference. >> it's a great way to give back to the community and r